The ICP DAS WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000 series is the new generation PAC (Programmable Automation Controller). It is equipped a Cortex-A8 CPU (1 GHz) running a Windows CE 7.0/5.0 operating system, various connectivity (VGA, USB, Ethernet, RS-232/485) and I/O expansion bus.
The WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000 series has many advantages, including hard real-time capability, small core size, fast boot speed, interrupt handling at a deeper level, achievable deterministic control and low cost. Using Windows CE 7.0 gives it the ability to run PC-based control software such as Visual Basic.NET, Visual C#, Embedded Visual C++, SCADA software, SoftPLC …etc. It give users all of the best features of both traditional PLCs and Windows capable PCs.
For hardware expansion, it also supports an I/O expansion bus. The I/O expansion bus can be used to implement various I/O functions such as D/I, D/O,A/ D, D/A, Timer/Counter, UART, and other I/O functions. Nearly all kinds of I/O functions can be implemented by this bus. But the bus can support only one board. There are more than 10 boards available for WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000 series, users can choose one of them to expand hardware features.
Software Features
Windows 7.0/5.0
- Web Server
- FTP Server
- Telnet Server
- Support PC based software: Visual Studio.NET
Remote Maintenance via FTP Server and VCEP Software
The FTP server is used for uploading applications or downloading data. And VCEP is designed for managing the WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000. VCEP can synchronize every movements (screen, keyboard and mouse actions) between the PC and the WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000 via the Ethernet. By using the FTP server and VCEP, you can update and manage the WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000 remotely via the Ethernet.
Rich Software Solutions
On the WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000, ICP DAS provides the following software solutions to fit in different applications.
- Visual Studio .Net 2008 and VC solution: SDK as well as demo programs for C#, VB.Net and VC are provided.
- SoftPLC solution:
- ISaGRAF supports IEC61131-3 languages, Ladder Diagram (LD), Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Instruction List (IL), and Flow Chart (FC).
- KW-software supports IEC61131-3 languages and HMI features.
- SCADA solution: Indusoft provides simple “drag and drop”, “point and click” developing environment for HMI and SCADA applications.
Hardware Features
Built-in VGA Port
A built-in VGA port can be directly connected to a regular LCD display. Users can operate the HMI or SCADA software (running on the WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000) with display, keyboard and mouse just as how they usually did on regular PCs.
64-bit Hardware Serial Number
The 64-bit hardware serial number is unique and individual. Every serial number of WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000 PAC is different. Users can add a checking mechanism to their AP to prevent software from pirating.
Rich I/O Expansion Ability (RS-232/485, Ethernet, FRnet, CAN)
Beside the local I/O slots, WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000 also equips several RS-232/485 ports, two Ethernet ports to connect serial I/O and Ethernet I/O. And with FRnet and CAN communication module in local slot, FRnet I/O and CAN devices are easy to be integrated.
Dual Watchdog Timer
A system could be hanged up when the OS or the AP fails. There are two watchdogs (OS watchdog and AP watchdog) designed to automatically reset the CPU when the situations happen. The design will increase the reliability of the system.
Dual Ethernet Ports
WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000 provides two Gigabit Ethernet ports. The two Ethernet ports can be used to implement redundant Ethernet communication and separate Ethernet communication (one for global Internet, one for private Ethernet).
Redundant Power Inputs
To prevent the WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000 from failing by the power loss, the power module is designed with two inputs. The WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000 can keep working even one power input fails, and mean while there is a relay output for informing the power failure.
Ventilated Housing Design Allows Operation Between -25°C ~ +75°C
Each WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000 is housed in a plastic-based box with a column-like ventilator that can help to cool the working environment inside the box and allow the WP-5000-CE7/WP-5000 operating between -25°C and +75°C.
Standard WP-5000-CE7 (Windows Compact Embedded 7.0 Inside)
The controller supports the following software development tools:
1. DLLs of I/O modules for VS.Net 2008
2. DLLs of Modbus/RTU and Modbus/TCP for VS.Net 2008
| Model | CPU | System Memory |
Non-Volatile Memory |
Storage | Ethernet Port |
USB Port |
RS-232/ RS-485 |
I/O Expansion |
Wireless Communication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP-5231-CE7 | Cortex-A8, 1.0 GHz |
512 MB DDR3 SDRAM |
64 KB FRAM | 256 MB Flash, 4 GB microSD card |
1 | 1 | 4 | XV-board(Note) | - |
| WP-5231M-CE7 | |||||||||
| WP-5231PM-3GWA-CE7 | 3G (WCDMA) | ||||||||
| WP-5231PM-4GE-CE7 | 4G (LTE) | ||||||||
| WP-5231PM-4GC-CE7 | |||||||||
| Note: The I/O Expansion Bus can mount one XV-board only. | |||||||||
Standard WP-5000 (Windows Compact Embedded 5.0 Inside)
The controller supports the following software development tools:
1. DLLs of I/O modules for VS.Net 2008
2. DLLs of Modbus/RTU and Modbus/TCP for VS.Net 2008
| Model | CPU | System Memory |
Non-Volatile Memory |
Storage | Ethernet Port |
USB Port |
RS-232/ RS-485 |
I/O Expansion |
Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP-5141 | PXA270 or compatible, 32-bit, 520 MHz |
128 MB SDRAM |
16 KB EEPROM | 64 MB Flash, 4 GB microSD card |
2 | 1 | 3 | XW-board(Note) | - |
| WP-5141-OD | Yes | ||||||||
| Note: The I/O Expansion Bus can mount one XW-board only. | |||||||||
Local I/O Expansion
The WP-5000/WP-5000-CE7 series have a built-in expansion bus.
XW-board/XV-board can be plugged on the Bus to expand I/O channels, COM Ports, memories or hardware functions.
Remote I/O Expansion
Ethernet
The available Ethernet I/O devices are ET-7000, ET-7200, ET-87P4/8-MTCP and I-8KE4/8-MTCP. The PAC can access them in Modbus/TCP protocol. A nModbus.dll is provided for C#, VB.net programming.
RS-485
The PACs are equipped with the RS485 COM ports which enable the transmission rate up to a maximum of 115.2 Kbps. The medium for connection is a twisted-pair, multi-drop, 2-wire RS-485 network that can link I-7000, M-7000, RU-87Pn with high profile I-87K modules. To access M-7000, a nModbus.dll is provided for C#, VB.net programming. To access I-7000 and RU-87Pn with high profile I-87K modules, PACSDK is provided for C#, VB.net, VC and VB programming.
FRnet
FRnet is an innovative industrial field bus that has many special features, such as high-speed deterministic I/O control, real I/O synchronization capabilities, non-protocol communication, and easy programming. With a FRnet communication module (I-8172W), the PAC can link FRnet I/O modules to implement high-speed distributed I/O (FR-2000 series). To access I-8172W, a pac_i8172w.dll is provided for C#, VB.net, VC and VB programming.
CAN Bus
The Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial communication way, which efficiently supports distributed real-time control with a very high level of security. It provides the error-processing mechanisms and concepts of message priority. These features can improve the network reliability and transmission efficiency. Furthermore, CAN supplies the multi-master capabilities, and is especially suited for networking“intelligent” devices as well as sensors and actuators within a system or a sub-system. With I-8123, I-8124, I-87120, the PAC is able to demonstrate every feature of CAN, CANopen, and DeviceNet.